Oklahoma § 74-2215 - Division of State Parks - Duties

§ 74-2215. Division of State Parks - Duties

The Division of State Parks shall, subject to the policies and

rules of the Commission:

1. Conserve, preserve, plan, supervise, construct, enlarge,

reduce, improve, maintain, equip and operate parkland and public

recreation facilities including, but not limited to, lodges, cabins,

camping sites, scenic trails, picnic sites, golf courses, boating,

and swimming facilities under the jurisdiction and control of the

Commission. All facilities in state parks shall be reasonably

necessary and useful in promoting the public use of state parks and

shall be in accord with the resource management plan for the

respective park;

2. Supervise the management and use of state properties and

facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission, with an

emphasis on conserving, protecting, and enhancing the natural,

ecological, historic, cultural, and other resources contained in

each park and to provide for the public enjoyment of and access to

these resources in a manner which will protect them for future

generations;

3. Formulate, establish, maintain, and periodically review with

public participation a resource management plan for each state park.

The resource management plan, upon approval by the Commission, shall

be considered a guide for the development, utilization, protection,

and management of the state park and its natural, cultural,

historic, and recreational resources;

4. Authorize those employees in the Park Manager job family

classification series, as established by the Office of Management

and Enterprise Services, to maintain administrative control over all

facilities, programs, operations, services, and employees in the

park to which they are assigned; and

5. Enforce the rules and policies governing the use of and

conduct of patrons in all recreational facilities and properties of

the Commission. The Commission may adopt rules to lease concessions

in any state-owned facility if the Commission deems it feasible.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by

Laws 2012, c. 304, § 989.